OKYO Pharma Announces Upcoming Presentation of OK-101 Phase 2 Data for Dry Eye Disease at the Dry Horizons Symposium, a Partner Meeting of the Association for Research in Vision and Ophthalmology (ARVO)
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OKYO Pharma announced the presentation of OK-101 Phase 2 data for dry eye disease at the Dry Horizons Symposium. The company is developing innovative ocular therapies for DED and NCP, aiming to address unmet medical needs.
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OKYO Pharma is actively developing innovative ocular therapies for inflammatory dry eye disease and anterior ocular segment diseases.
The presentation of OK-101 Phase 2 data indicates progress in the company's clinical-stage development.
The upcoming presentation at the Dry Horizons Symposium highlights the company's engagement with industry partners and key stakeholders.
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On the day this news was published, OKYO gained 2.70%, reflecting a moderate positive market reaction.
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LONDON and NEW YORK, April 30, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- OKYO Pharma Limited (NASDAQ: OKYO), a clinical-stage biopharmaceutical company developing innovative ocular therapies for the treatment of inflammatory dry eye disease (DED), a multi-billion-dollar market, and anterior ocular segment diseases including neuropathic corneal pain (NCP), an ocular condition associated with pain but without an FDA approved therapy, today announced an upcoming presentation of the OK-101 Phase 2 data for dry eye disease at the Dry Horizons Symposium, a partner meeting of the Association for Research in Vision and Ophthalmology (ARVO), being held May 3, 2024 in Seattle, WA.
Date: Friday, May 3, 2024, 2:50-3:45 PM PDT
Venue: Four Seasons Seattle, WA
Presenter: Gary Jacob, PhD, Chief Executive Officer
About Dry Horizons Symposium
Uniting clinical leaders and industry innovators to tackle significant challenges in the dry eye market. With the rising prevalence of dry eye disease, the shortcomings of existing treatments, as well as new opportunities for advancing clinical pathways based on recent successful therapies, this symposium will provide in-depth coverage of the global landscape of Dry Eye and the opportunity for further innovation. From the impact of technology use on eye health, to unexplored therapeutics, to accelerating research and development, this new event will showcase the urgent need for innovative clinical solutions to benefit current and future patients.
About OKYO
OKYO Pharma Limited (NASDAQ: OKYO) is a clinical stage biopharmaceutical company developing innovative therapies for the treatment of DED and NCP, with ordinary shares listed for trading on the NASDAQ Capital Market. OKYO is focused on the discovery and development of novel molecules to treat inflammatory DED and ocular pain. In addition to the recently completed Phase 2 DED trial, OKYO also has plans underway for the opening of a Phase 2 trial for OK-101 to treat NCP in patients with this debilitating condition. For further information, please visit www.okyopharma.com.
Enquiries:
| OKYO Pharma Limited | Gary S. Jacob, Chief Executive Officer | 917-497-7560 |
| Business Development & Investor Relations | Paul Spencer | +44 (0)20 7495 2379 |
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